Monday, May 27, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #224

 

  Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This is a color challenge.

Use the challenge colors-Posy Pink, Sunny Yellow, Grass Green, and White


Are you ready to get your paws inky with us and play along to win a prize? We will chose a RANDOM entry to win a $20 store credit to our Newton's Nook Design online shop! We will also highlight our favorites from each challenge the following Monday so all entries have a chance to be featured on this blog! 


You have TWO WEEKS to play along - Deadline to enter is Friday, June 7, 2024 at Midnight CST. The winners will be announced on the NND blog the following Monday. 

Are you ready to play along and get your paws inky? Make sure you check the challenge rules page before you link up your project. 

Here's some inspiration!

Need to get inspired? See what our Inspiration Team created with this challenge! 
Thanks for brightening my day by Amy features Spring Blooms Oval, Oval Frames, Pastel Basics, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #thankfulcards, #springcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Amy Tollner is sending some floral thanks by using the Spring Blooms Oval stamp set. She frames her flowers with scallop edging atop a pretty pink gingham panel. To create these many layers, she uses paper from thePastel Basics paper pad, the Oval Frames die set, and the Frames & Flags die set. A beautiful way to showcase those pretty flowers!
So many books by Claire features Never Enough Books and Quatrefoil by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #bookcards, #booklovers, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Claire Lamb creates a wonderful room filled with books from the Never Enough Books stamp and coordinating die set. She creates custom "wallpaper" using the Quatrefoil stencil. A fabulous way to use the challenge colors!
Thanks a bunch by Crystal features Dainty Daisies, Pastel Basics, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookm, #floralcards, #thankfulcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Crystal Minkler pulls a variety of colors and patterns from the the Pastel Basics paper pad and creates the panels using the Frames & Tags die set. These pretty papers make for a splendid backdrop for her white daisies from the Dainty Daisies stamp and coordinating die set. A pretty way to send a bunch of thanks!
Danni's birthday card features Birthday Meows, Newton's Birthday Delights, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Danni Bindel's bright birthday card is filled with cuteness. She uses an array of pattern papers from the Birthday Meows paper pad to create her many layers with the help of the Frames & Flags die set. Her duo of kitties from the Newton's Birthday Delights stamp and coordinating die set are the star attraction as they enjoy that scrumpious cake!
Deb's thank you card features Floral Delights, Frames & Flags, Pastel Basics, and Lilac by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #thankfulcards, #floralcards
Debbie Owens uses the daisies from the Floral Delights stamp set to create her main panel (die cut using the Frames & Flags die set). She adds her panel to a pink gingham paper from the Pastel Basics paper pad. She adds the sentiment from the Lilac stamp set for a darling thank you card. Repeatedly stamping an image is a great way to create a custom backdrop!
Use the challenge colors with your Newton's Nook Designs products.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Inky Paws Challenge #223 Winners

 

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

Inky Paws Challenge  at the Newton's Nook Designs blog!



Inky Paws Challenge #223 Prize Winner!


We've chosen one RANDOM winner using random.org to receive 
a $20 Store Credit to Newton's Nook Designs!

Becca's friendship card features Cat Treats by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #friendshipcards, #catcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Becca's sweet card features the kitty ice cream cone from the Cat Treats (Retired) stamp set.  The polka dotted background and extra sweet treats add to the cuteness of Becca's card!

Congrats to Becca!   Don't forget to send us an e-mail at
 info@newtonsnookdesigns.com to claim your $20 store credit! 

Inky Paws Challenge #223 Favorites

Our Inky Paws Challenge Inspiration team has chosen a few of their favorite challenge entries from this challenge! If you see your card below, contact us if you'd like to get a "favorite" badge for your blog!

Special Guest-Jen's FAVE
Feline the love by Gdesigns features Newton's Heart and Love & Meows by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcards
Gdesigns showcases papers from the Love & Meows paper pad in a fabulous way.  The little kitten image is even from the same paper pad! Brilliant way to use the paper.  The sweet sentiment is from the Newton's Heart stamp set.  Check out her link for another fabulous version of this card!

Debbie's FAVE
Jennifer K's friendship card showcases Newton Celebrates by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcards, #catcards, #dogcards
Jennifer K. features images from the Newton Celebrates stamp set.  The two tone circular borders and added confetti add to the festive flair of this fun card!  What a super cute way to celebrate a special occasion with a friend!

Amy's FAVE
Best friend furever by Amy features Cat Silhouettes and Dog Silhouettes by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #dogcards, #cardmaking, #friendshipcards, #cardchallenge
Amy Mattingly uses the Cat Silhouettes and the Dogs Silhouettes die set in a spectacular way.  She creates her silhouettes in a rainbow of colors for a bright, fun card. Those bright colors against the black panel makes for a bold contrast!

Claire's FAVE
Arlene's always on my mind card features Hearts Frame, Newton's Birdbath, and Newton's Antics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking, #friendshipcards, #cardchallenge
Arlene finds paper that mimic the flowers in the challenge badge, and it makes for a beautiful background. She then createws a heart using the Hearts Frame die set, and places two sweet felines inside the heart.  Those sweet furbabies are from the Newton's Antics stamp set, and the sentiment is from the Newton's Birdbath stamp set. A little floral paradise!

Crystal's FAVE
Sapphire's cold weather card features Fireside Friends by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #friendshipcards, #cardchallenge, #catcards, #dogcards
Sapphire creates a very CAS card using the ever popular Fireside Friends stamp set. These furbabies look so contented all snuggled together for a warm, winter's nap!

Danni's FAVE
On Vacation

Thank you for playing!

Thanks again to everyone who entered - It's really so much fun to look through all the entries and see everyone's ideas! If you didn't win this time, we hope you'll play along again next time! You can always find our moscurrent challenge here.

Monday, May 20, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge Reminder #223

 

Don't forget - 
There's still time to play along with our 

latest Inky Paws Challenge!

  
Have you had a chance to make a card for our latest Inky Paws Challenge

Here's a refresher.

Use the challenge theme--Friendship!



Today I'm sharing some more inspiration for our current challenge! 

Deb's friend card showcase Newton Loves Tacos, Frames Squared, Frames & Tags, and Bright Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #catcards, #friendshipcards, #friendship, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Debbie Owens features two feline friends enjoying some tacos and margaritas!  Those sweet felines are from the Newton Loves Taco stamp set and they are set a top papers from the Bright Basics paper pad.  Deb uses the Frames Squared and the Frags & Tags die set to create her square card and the little panels.  Hope these little fur balls enjoy their outing!

 

Amy's friendship card features Newton's Rainy Days, Basic Frames, Banner Trio, Springtime, and Raindrops by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #friendshipcards, #catcards, #springcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Amy Tollner's card shows the true nature of friendship!  Here little critters are sharing an umbrella on a rainy day. They are from the Newton's Rainy Day stamp and coordinating die set. She uses the Basic Frames die set to create her plaid panel using papers from the  Springtime paper pad. For her big banner she creates raindrops using the Raindrops stencil and teh Banner Trio die set.  


Claire's friendship card features Cherry Blossoms, Quatrefoil, Newton's Birdhouse, and Basic Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #friendshipcard, #floralcard, #springcard, #cherryblossoms, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Claire Lamb creates an elegant friendship card using the Cherry Blossoms stamp and coordinating die set. She places these spring blooms on a distressed background using the Quatrefoil stencil which she die cuts using the stitched frame from the Basic Frames die set. She pulls a friendship sentiment from the Newton's Birdhouse stamp set. A gorgeous way to celebrate friendship!


Crystal's friendship card features Sip & Stories, Frames & Flags, Circle Frames, and Coffee House Stories by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #friendshipcards, #reading
Crystal Minkler designs a wonderful friendship card with good coffee, books, and a furry friend. Set atop papers from the Coffee House Stories paper pad and die cut using the Frames & Flag die set, Crystal adds two good friends from the Sip & Stories stamp and coordinating die set on a stitched circle using theCircle Frames die set.  What a way to share a day with a good friend!


Danni's friendship card features Newton's Rainy Day, Sky Scene Builder, Basic Frames, Frameworks, and Springtime by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #springcards, #friendshipcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Danni Bindel also showcases the Newton's Rainy Day stamp and coordinating die set. Her sweet friends share an umbrella a top the raindrop paper from the Springtime paper pad. She die cuts her paper with the stitched banner die from the Basic Frames die set. Her bottom panel is filled with clouds and is cut using the Frameworks die set.  For added fun, Danni adds some white puffy clouds using the Sky Scene Builder die set.  So much cuteness!


I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday, May 24,  2024 to enter. There's a prize involved too, so don't delay - see more inspiration on our Inky Paws Challenge here!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Monday, May 13, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #223

  

  Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This is a theme challenge.

Use the challenge theme-Friendship.


Are you ready to get your paws inky with us and play along to win a prize? We will chose a RANDOM entry to win a $20 store credit to our Newton's Nook Design online shop! We will also highlight our favorites from each challenge the following Monday so all entries have a chance to be featured on this blog! 


You have TWO WEEKS to play along - Deadline to enter is Friday, May 24, 2024 at Midnight CST. The winners will be announced on the NND blog the following Monday. 

Are you ready to play along and get your paws inky? Make sure you check the challenge rules page before you link up your project. 

Here's some inspiration!

Need to get inspired? See what our Inspiration Team created with this challenge! 

Friends furr-ever by Debbie features Puppy's Bubble Tea, Newton's Bubble Tea, Bokeh, Puppy Heart, and Frames Squared by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #coffeelovers, #teacards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #dogcards, #catcards
Debbie Owens makes this darling bubble tea card. She made her top and bottom banner using the Bokeh stencil set. She then adds the bubble tea-drinking fur balls using the Puppy's Bubble Tea stamp set and the Newton's Bubble Tea stamp set. For her sentiment, she uses the Frames Squared die set for her circles, and the Puppy Heart stamp set for the sentiment. So much bubbly fun!

Amy's friend card showcases Newton's Flower Garden, Springtime, and A2 Card Layout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #springcards, #friendshipcards, #floralcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Amy Tollner sets her orange tabby cat from the Newton's Flower Garden stamp and coordinating die set in a bed of flowers by using the floral papers in the Springtime paper pad. She creates her panels using theA2 Card Layout die set. Anyone else want to just tickle that little white tummy?  😀

Hello Best-tea by Claire features Puppy's Bubble Tea, Newton's Bubble Tea, and Frames Squared by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #friendcards, #friendship, #catcards, #dogcards, #teacards, #coffeelovers, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Claire Lamb also created a bubbly-delicous tea card! She, too, uses the tea-loving critters from the Puppy's Bubble Tea stamp and coordinating die set and the Newton's Bubble Tea stamp and coordinating die set. She then uses the Frames Squared die set to cut and distress all those extra bubbles for a delightful card!

Crystal's friendship card features Newton's Movie Night, Oval Frames, and Popcorn by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #friendshipcards, #friendcards, #catcards, #moviecards, #catcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Crystal Minkler celebrates friendship with this trio of movie-going felines! These friends are from the Newton's Movie Night stamp and coordinating die set. Crystal sets them atop an oval ocean of popcorn by using the Oval Frames die set and the Popcorn stencil. What a fun way to celebrate friends!

Hello Friend by Danni features Puppy Friends, Circle Frames, A Dog's Life, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #puppycards, #friendshipcards, #friendcards, #dogcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Danni Bindel uses papers from the A Dog's Life paper pad to set the stage for her unlikely pair of friends. This sweet puppy and cute turtle are from the Puppy Friends stamp and coordinating die set. To create all those fun layers, Crystal uses dies from the Circle Frames and the Frames & Flags die set. Just love the worded paper background! So fun!!
Use the challenge theme with your Newton's Nook Designs products.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Inky Paws Challenge #222 Winners

 

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

Inky Paws Challenge  at the Newton's Nook Designs blog!



Inky Paws Challenge #222 Prize Winner!


We've chosen one RANDOM winner using random.org to receive 
a $20 Store Credit to Newton's Nook Designs!
Hey chick! by Inkami showcases Chicken Scratches by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #chickencards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Inkami is our lucky random winner with this darling card featuring the hen and her chicks from the retired Chicken Scratches stamp set. The way she created her scene using the panels is such a creative way to use the challenge sketch!

Congrats to Inkami!   Don't forget to send us an e-mail at
 info@newtonsnookdesigns.com to claim your $20 store credit! 

Inky Paws Challenge #222 Favorites

Our Inky Paws Challenge Inspiration team has chosen a few of their favorite challenge entries from this challenge! If you see your card below, contact us if you'd like to get a "favorite" badge for your blog!

Danni's FAVE
Meghan's cow partying card features Framework and Moo by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cowcards, #farmcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Meghan K. pulls some fun farm-themed papers that make for a fun background for her trio of Holstein cows!  Those sweet cows are from the Moo stamp and coordinating die set. Meghan also uses the Framework die set to make her panels.  A darling way to showcase cows!

Debbie's FAVE
Hey chick! by Inkami showcases Chicken Scratches by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #chickencards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Inkami uses a retired stamp set, Chicken Scratches, to create this absolutely darling scene using the challenge panels wonderfully!  Just love all those little chicken footprints and the added shadows!

Amy's FAVE
Danielle's beach card showcases Beach Barks and Summertime by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #beachcards, #puppycards, #dogcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Danielle's card may have you jumping into a nearby pool or ocean! She combines papers from the Summertime paper pad. Such a fun summery mix. Then she adds a duo of water-bound puppies from the Beach Barks stamp and coordinating die set. A sprinkling of seashells finishes off her darling scene!

Claire's FAVE
Jenni's note card features Garden Mice by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenlge, #mousecard, #micecards
Jenni uses subtle pastel peach to make a pretty background for her sweet mouse from the Garden Mice stamp and coordinating die set. The sweet scene is just the cutest with the added butterfly and the randomly placed flowers!

Crystal's FAVE
Becca's hibiscus card features Hibiscus and Little Lilies by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #cardmaking, #newtonsnook, #floralcards, #hibicus
Becca uses the Hibiscus die set to create her beautiful floral element. She places on a mixed media backgroun with embossed black panels that make the floral arrangement just pop!  She embosses the sentiment from the Little Lilies stamp set and adds a bit of orange and white twine.  A very eye-catching card!

Thank you for playing!

Thanks again to everyone who entered - It's really so much fun to look through all the entries and see everyone's ideas! If you didn't win this time, we hope you'll play along again next time! You can always find our moscurrent challenge here.

Monday, May 6, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #222 Reminder

 

Don't forget - 
There's still time to play along with our 

latest Inky Paws Challenge!

  
Have you had a chance to make a card for our latest Inky Paws Challenge

Here's a refresher.


Use the challenge sketch.


Today I'm sharing some more inspiration for our current challenge! 


Danni's birthday card features Frames & Tags, Pastel Basics, and Newton's Bubble Tea by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #teacards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #catcard
Danni Bindel's sweet kitty from the Newton's Bubble Tea stamp and coordinating die set is enjoying some refreshing tea. She uses the Frames & Tags die set to create the frame and shaker element with the green polka dotted paper from the Pastel Basics paper pad peeking through.  So cute!


Debbie's birthday card features Newton Loves Coffee, Frames & Tags, and Time for Coffee by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #catcards
Debbie Owens showcases a pair of kitties enjoying some java Joe!  She combines images from the Newton Loves Coffee stamp set with coffee appliances from the Time for Coffee stamp set.  She uses the Frames & Tags die set to create the brown frame which looks amazing against the teal card base!

Amy Tollner creates a darling indoor window scene using the Frames & Tags die set. She uses images from the Never Enough Books stamp and coordinating die set.  She pulls papers from the Coffee House Stories paper pad. The dark blue looks great with the brown frame and pastel books!

Claire's book and kitty card features Frames & Tags and Newton's Book Club by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #bookcards, #catcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Claire Lamb creates shelving using the Frames & Tags die set. Enjoying those rows of shelves are two sweet kitties from the Newton's Book Club stamp and coordinating die set. Don't you love how the top image fits purr-fectly inside the frame?  The peach and brown looks amazing together too!

Hello by Crystal features Cherry Blossoms and Frames & Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #floralcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Crystal Minkler watercolors some pink on her background then uses the Frames & Tags die set to create the zigzag edging. She adds the frame before adhering those gorgeous flowers from the Cherry Blossoms stamp and coordinating die set. She adds a little tag with a bit of jute for a bow!  Beautiful!


I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday, May 10,  2024 to enter. There's a prize involved too, so don't delay - see more inspiration on our Inky Paws Challenge here!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter